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The correfoc or fire run in English is a Catalonian folk dance that dates back to the 12th century. While dancing to the drums of a traditional gralla, people dressed as devils, light fireworks and run through the crowd as participants latch on to them to dance with the devils in the fires of hell. The experience represents the conflict between the forces of good and evil and is a highlight of the Festival of the Mercè (Barcelona's patron saint) every September.
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  • Devil Run. Barcelona, Spain. <br /> <br /> Available for purchase as limited-edition high quality hand signed archival digital prints.<br /> <br /> 10″x15″ archival pigment print – $250, editions of 15<br /> <br /> 16″x24″ archival pigment print – $450, editions of 10<br /> <br /> 24″x36″ archival pigment print – $750, editions of 5<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You may purchase prints using the e-commerce capabilities of this website or you may contact us directly to arrange for a purchase. Click on the image you wish to purchase and you will be taken to the image’s e-commerce enabled page. Click on Add to Cart. Once order information is completed you will be directed to PayPal to finalize payment.
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  • During the introduction of the "Correfoc" or fire run the devil rises from the fires of hell carrying a pitchfork and speaks to the people during this traditional event of the Festival of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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  • Participants in the "Correfoc" or fire run carry the sceptre of Lucifer and dance under fireworks during this traditional even of the Festical of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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  • Participants in the "Correfoc" or fire run duck the sparks of a dragon during this traditional event of the Festical of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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  • Participants in the "Correfoc" or fire run carry the sceptre of Lucifer and dance under fireworks during this traditional even of the Festical of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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  • Participants in the "Correfoc" or fire run duck the sparks of a dragon during this traditional event of the Festical of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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  • Participants in the "Correfoc" or fire run duck the sparks of a dragon during this traditional event of the Festical of Merce in Barcelona, Spain on September 25, 2010.
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